The Network

2 Sistahs Produce brings fresh food, good vibes to Scotlandville

They grow fruits and vegetables in gardens around Baton Rouge.

Espresso Geaux kept the coffee coming amid COVID-19

Espresso Geaux has been traveling around to Baton Rouge’s subdivisions to bring a semblance of normalcy during the quarantine by delivering caffeine and smiles.

Getting to know Maxine Crump

Her Dialogue on Race Louisiana events help people unpack myths and misunderstandings about race.

Boutique owners go digital to keep selling

Businesses used technology to turn their stores into virtual experiences.

Summer internships during a pandemic

Managers are tackling the challenge of how to train new interns—without seeing them face to face.

Come together: Building positive brand recognition through community outreach

Reconnecting your team will help get things back on track and can even generate some positive brand recognition for your business. Find out how to get back to normal while making a difference.

Nominate someone for Forty Under 40

All nominations must be made online no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, July 3.
Entrepreneur

Canceled events turn into opportunity for caterer

The shut-down allowed her to explore new ideas.

Gwen Cotton turns pain into purpose

“If this book saves one life, then I’ve done my job. But I hope it saves many.”

Working while in menopause

Working women often worry about managing their menopause symptoms, afraid that it might affect their job performance or the way co-workers view them.

[Sponsored] Come back stronger: Free resources to improve employee skills and build stand-out resumes

When fishermen can’t go out to sea, they repair their nets. Now is the time to gain practical skills and knowledge to come back stronger and more valuable than before with free resources from the East Baton Rouge Parish Library.
2020 Influential Women in Business

STAR expands training programs for employers

STAR set out to educate employers on the best ways to create supportive workspaces.

Power Pump Girls expands its platform

They hope to grow their focus to the entire state, not just Baton Rouge. 

Preserving the legacy of local women

Louisiana Environmental Action Network is telling the stories of Baton Rouge activists.

Eight leaders making a difference

Read the stories of each of 2020's Influential Women in Business.

Sevetri Wilson keeps breaking barriers

This LSU alumna’s software startup recently raised $8M.

Changes ahead for Sweet Baton Rouge

A new storefront comes with innovative plans.

Let’s Get Digital: Free ways to entertain, learn and grow—remotely

Find yourself cooking more lately? Maybe you’ve been considering a new hobby or finally doing that genealogy research on your family tree? Whatever you are into, the East Baton Rouge Parish Library has digital resources to match.